The first 100 degree days are predicted for this week. We're late with the hot temperature arrivals this year which is both a blessing and a curse. The rain shut off the middle of May so things are getting dry. The first hay cutting was pretty lack luster. We think it is because we lost so much grass due to the drought last year. If we can get a little rain soon, I think we can get another cutting.
We have separated the older calves from their mamas. Lots of crying and protests for a few days but now everyone has settled into their normal routines. Although I say this every year at weening time, I'm amazed by the quick personal growth each calf makes toward independence during this time.
The hummers are drinking the juice from the feeder like drunken sailors. I am preparing sugar water (a liter) every other day. I haven't seen the babies arrive yet which is always fun.
I have mowed the yard more times this year already than I did all of last year. I 'd like to brag and say it's because we have such a fine crop of grass. HA! We have healthy and vigorous weeds!
We started burning some of our brush piles last weekend and lucked out with a cool cloudy day. We still have many more to go. Branches are still coming down that broke from the weight of all the ice during February's ice storm. It never ends!!
As we heat up and dry out, the garden is slowly burning up. The tomatoes and peppers have been out of this world wonderful but I've already lost the battle to keep the garden beds wet enough. So we'll enjoy what's left and look forward to next year.
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